New Regulations Explained in 16 minutes
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With new regulations coming to Victoria on May 1st, 2024, this episode is all about giving you a quick summary of the changes to better equip you with some basic knowledge of the changes as you speak to new home builders. We explain what the new regulations are in relation to 7 Star energy ratings, Livable Housing requirements and the ‘Whole of Home’ assessment as well.
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